IBM Transaction Manager (FTM) Developer – Java

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a skilled IBM Transaction Manager (FTM) Developer to design, develop, and maintain transaction processing solutions within our banking/financial systems. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on technical expertise in IBM FTM, with a focus on building reliable, scalable, and secure transaction processing modules.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $110k – CAD $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and customize IBM Transaction Manager (FTM) components, including workflows, rules, and processing modules in line with business specifications.
• Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, and quality assurance teams to interpret requirements and deliver effective transaction processing solutions.
• Develop integration points between IBM FTM and core banking applications, middleware (WebSphere, MQ), and third-party systems to ensure smooth data exchange.
• Modify and enhance FTM components such as workflow engines, transaction queues, and scripting features for optimal performance.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct unit testing, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the delivery of high-quality transaction processing modules.
• Perform performance tuning, workload balancing, and optimization of transaction workflows for reliability and scalability.
• Assist in deploying, configuring, and executing migration activities across development, testing, and production environments.
• Provide ongoing support for existing FTM implementations, resolving incidents and addressing technical challenges proactively.
• Stay informed about the latest IBM FTM features, patches, and industry best practices to continually improve solutions.

Requirements:

• Develop and configure IBM Transaction Manager (FTM) workflows, rules, and processes according to functional specifications.
• Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, and QA teams to translate requirements into working solutions.
• Integrate FTM with other banking applications, middleware (e.g., WebSphere, MQ), and third-party systems.
• Customize FTM components such as workflow engine, transaction queues, and scripting elements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to coding standards.
• Perform unit testing, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality delivery.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of transaction processing workflows.
• Assist in deployment, configuration, and migration activities in development, testing, and production environments.
• Support existing FTM implementations, troubleshoot incidents, and resolve technical problems.
• Keep updated with IBM FTM product features, patches, and industry best practices.

Preferred, but not required:

• Certifications related to IBM FTM, middleware platforms, or related technologies.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Jython, JavaScript, or Groovy for customizing transaction workflows.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices around transaction system deployments and management.
• Knowledge of other transaction processing frameworks, ORMs, or related middleware solutions.
• Hands-on experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like IBM Cloud or hybrid deployment models.
• Understanding of security standards and protocols relevant to banking and financial systems (e.g., encryption, PCI-DSS).
• Previous experience with automation tools and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and testing processes.
• Additional domain knowledge in retail banking, payments, or financial transactions.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.